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Celebrate what's great on Australia Day

22 Jan 2016
5:11 PM -

Australia Day Committee members Megan Hodge and James Irvine with Ken Neville and Geoff Green from the NSW Rural Fire Service and Forbes CWA secretary Jacquie Grallelis discussing Australia Day plans at Colin McKenzie Park.

There will be plenty of activities at the
Australia Day celebrations this Tuesday and Forbes Shire Council is encouraging
everyone to enjoy the day.

The
afternoon program from 4pm at Colin McKenzie Park, behind the Forbes Sports and
Recreation Club, has something for the whole family.

There
will be local entertainment, the official ceremony at 6.30pm, the inaugural Ben
Hall Gift 100m sprint race and fireworks at 9pm.

The
CWA Damper Competition will also be a crowd pleaser with the entries available
to purchase this year.

The
Rural Fire Service is going to have a smoke house at the event, which aims to
teach children about fire safety and what to do if there is a fire in their
home.

Free
children’s rides will also be a feature along with a range of food and drinks
available for purchase.

Mayor
Phyllis Miller OAM said the afternoon would be a great day out for the whole
family.

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Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.